Saddleback High School - Caparral Yearbook (Santa Ana, CA)

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by Ineke Stoneham and Linda Yokoi Call it enthusiasm, get-up- and-go, pep, energy or oomph, but whatever you call it, this school ' s got it — SPIRIT! Every year, students wear outrageous costumes for a week and spend countless dollars on programs, bal- loons and pom poms. The stands at every athletic event are packed. Why? Be- cause we ' ve got spirit. What is this elusive qual- ity? According to Ronna Gray, it is, Getting involved in your school. It ' s partici- pating in lunchtime activi- ties, attending as many of the school games as possi- ble, and to cheer the teams on. To Wouk Do, spirit means, Telling everyone you think your school is great. Now that we know pretty much what spirit is, how does one go about express- ing it? Tony Jolley says his favorite way to show his spir- it is, going to the games with my voo-doo doll. Jeff Neal commented, I dressed up for every day of spirit week. No matter what spirit means to you, or how you ex- press it, it is an important as- pect of high school. You re- ceive as much as you put into it. So give a cheer to show everyone — You ' ve got spir- it! y 10 We ' ve got spirit, yes we do! During the limbo contest at a lunchtime activ- ity. Phuong Le looks on as Angelica Cardoza limbos her way under the bar. Going into the quad to partici- pate in the activities could be quite embarrassing, but many students overcame that embarrassment. £ John Cook and Kreg Winn congratulate each other as the rest of the varsity football players look on during the Homecoming assembly. All decked out in black, Carrie Howe and Vicky Tafoya take part in Twin Day.

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ft ft Straw Hot Pizzeria is a popular hangout for Mark Rodrlgues and Randy Navarro. ft Varsi ty football player, Teddy Baker, reveols his satisfaction of a homemade meal. Each week, before a game, some of the ployers ' mothers got to- gether and cooked for the team mem- bers. 4i Martha Hernandez displays an In- tense enthusiasm for Halloween Dress- Up Day. as seen through her hair-raising outfit. A student ' s life is a constant ef- fort to develop and progress. Each day o student advances, learning about life either through significant experiences or simple every day occurrences. At school, at home, or at play, a student is constantly moving forward. School rakes precedence in a stu- dent ' s life. Each day through classes, grades, teachers, and ex- tra-curricular activities, the student learns how to improve himself by developing new talents and abili- ties. The student ' s home life is an- other phase of student life. Success- fully communicating with parents and siblings is a challenge students must meet everyday. Numerous chores around the house create a growing amount of responsibility. However, a teenager craves more to life than just school and family. They need the social free- dom to be involved in fun activi- ties, such as football games and dances. Thus, after a long week of lec- tures, tests, teachers, and parents, students anxiously await for the lost bell to ring to get the weekend underway. Some party, some work, and others just relax. No mat- ter what the activity progress is al- ways in motion! y

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fe ♦ Angela Hollins displays her spirit at a football game with a wide smile and a witty comment. Alana Alcarez. Cindy O ' Neill, Col- leen Robledo and Nancy Carey ham it up on Nerd Day. These and many other students spent the whole day dressed in costumes that exempli- fied the stereotyped nerd. Lety Bernal takes part in the usu- al bleacher scene a t a football game. Greg Hernandez, Joe Gutierrez and Keith Davis cheer the team on in unison. Going to games with a group of friends and yelling yourself hoarse has always been a good way to support your school. Student Life 11